The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981)

  • PG
  • 08/20/1981 (US)
  • Action, Adventure, Western
  • 1h 38m

The untold story of the man behind the mask, and the legend behind the man.

Overview

When the young Texas Ranger, John Reid, is the sole survivor of an ambush arranged by the militaristic outlaw leader, Butch Cavendich, he is rescued by an old childhood Comanche friend, Tonto. When he recovers from his wounds, he dedicates his life to fighting the evil that Cavendich represents. To this end, John Reid becomes the great masked western hero, The Lone Ranger. With the help of Tonto, the pair go to rescue President Grant when Cavendich takes him hostage.

William A. Fraker

Director

Ben Roberts

Screenplay

Ivan Goff

Screenplay

Fran Striker

Characters

William Roberts

Screenplay

George W. Trendle

Characters

Michael Kane

Screenplay

Cast

Klinton Spilsbury's headshot

Klinton Spilsbury

The Lone Ranger / John Reid
Christopher Lloyd's headshot

Christopher Lloyd

Maj. Bartholomew 'Butch' Cavendish
Matt Clark's headshot

Matt Clark

Sheriff Wiatt
Juanin Clay's headshot

Juanin Clay

Amy Striker
Jason Robards's headshot

Jason Robards

President Ulysses S. Grant
John Bennett Perry's headshot

John Bennett Perry

Ranger Captain Dan Reid
David Hayward's headshot

David Hayward

Ranger Collins
Richard Farnsworth's headshot

Richard Farnsworth

Wild Bill Hickok

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